2026 Charleston & Columbia Black Expo

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Event Hours:
• Doors Open: 9:30 AM
• Expo Open to Public: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 

Educational Programming Overview:
The Black Expo will feature a structured schedule of educational seminars, panel discussions, live entertainment, and empowerment sessions designed to provide attendees with business, health, financial, and community-focused education.
 

Seminar Schedule:
• Educational seminars will run every 90 minutes throughout the Expo
• Each 90-minute block will include 3–4 concurrent seminars
• Sessions will be hosted in designated seminar rooms and facilitated by industry
professionals, subject-matter experts, and community leaders

Main Stage Programming:
The Main Stage will serve as the central platform for larger educational and engagement sessions, including:
• Featured educational panels
• Empowerment and professional development sessions
• Community-focused discussions
• Live entertainment interwoven between sessions to maintain attendee engagement and participation

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Program Focus Areas Include (but are not limited to):
• Health education and awareness
• Entrepreneurship and small business development
• Financial literacy
• Workforce and career development
• Community empowerment and leadership
A final, detailed agenda with confirmed session titles, speakers, and times will be provided closer to the event date.